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Firearms spares and maintenance training

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Nov 2025 at 12:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Firearms spares and maintenance training," specifically for the Greater Manchester Police. This contract falls under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, with a focus on direct procurement. The procurement process, marked as complete, was conducted without competition, below the threshold set by GMP's exemption process as per their Contract Standing Orders. The contract began on 22nd September 2025 and will continue till 31st March 2027, with a gross contract value of £24,000. It was awarded to GMK LIMITED, an SME located in Fareham, United Kingdom.

This contract represents a business growth opportunity for suppliers in the goods sector, particularly those specialising in weapons and ammunition spare parts and maintenance training. Companies similar to GMK LIMITED, which can provide niche training and spares for law enforcement agencies, are well-suited to secure such contracts. By engaging in such specialised tenders, businesses can expand their services and enhance their portfolio within public sector contracts, establishing a foothold in the government's procurement process related to security and law enforcement training and equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Firearms spares and maintenance training

Notice Description

Firearms spares and maintenance training Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e55e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075622-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
01618561140

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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